One of the teams in the NFC West has inked their quarterback to a long-term deal. The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray have agreed to a massive contract extension, one that will keep Murray in Arizona through the 2028 season and make him one of the league’s highest-paid players.
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network was one of the many media members to report the news Thursday afternoon:
Source: The #AZCardinals and QB Kyler Murray have now agreed to terms on his extension. 💰
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 21, 2022
The #AZCardinals and two-time Pro Bowl QB Kyler Murray are working to close a monster extension that will make Murray one of the NFL’s highest-paid players, sources tell me and @TomPelissero.
After an offseason of drama, Murray could be locked in as AZ’s QB for years to come.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 21, 2022
As Tom Pelissero noted, quarterbacks are schedule to report to camp for the Cardinals on Thursday:
Kyler Murray is still only 24 years old. The #Cardinals insisted all along they intended to pay him eventually as their long-term QB and it appears they’re now on the verge of doing so on a new five-year extension.
Arizona's QBs are slated to report to training camp today.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 21, 2022
Adam Schefter from ESPN reported on the terms of the deal:
Cardinals are giving Kyler Murray a five-year, $230.5 million deal that includes $160 million guaranteed, per source. It gives Murray the second highest paid QB average at $46.1 million per year. https://t.co/tTnUJXGSm3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 21, 2022
One might expect Murray to be there with a smile on his face.
